State of Michigan

STATE OF DELAWARE

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17

Offered by Representative DiPimo, and Senator McDowell.

RELATING TO THE CONTINUING EFFORT TO ESTABLISH A SOLUTION TO PROVIDE LASTING PEACE IN CYPRUS.

WHEREAS, This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Turkish Invasion and occupation of Cyprus; and

WHEREAS, The Republic of Cyprus has been divided and occupied by foreign forces since 1974 in violation of United Nations resolutions; and

WHEREAS, The International community and the United States government have repeatedly called for the speedy withdrawal of all foreign forces from the territory of Cyprus; and

WHEREAS, There are internationally acceptable means to resolve the situation in Cyprus, including the demilitarization of Cyprus and the establishment of a multinational force to ensure the security of both communities in Cyprus; and

WHEREAS, A peaceful, just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem would greatly benefit the security, and the political, economic and social well-being, of all Cypnots, as well as contribute to improved relations between Greece and Turkey; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations has repeatedly stated the parameters for such a solution, most recently in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1217 which was adopted on December 22, 1998, with United States support; and

WHEREAS, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1218 adopted on December 22, 1998 calls for reduction of tensions in the island, through a staged process aimed at limiting and then substantially reducing the level of all troops and armaments in Cyprus, ultimately leading to the demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus; and

WHEREAS, President Clinton wholeheartedly supported resolution 1218 and committed himself to taking all necessary steps to support a sustained effort to implement it.

NOW THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED That the 140lh General Assembly endorses President Clinton's commitment to undertake significant efforts in order to promote substantial progress towards a solution of the Cyprus problem in 1999;and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to each member of this State's congressional delegation.

SYNOPSIS This Resolution encourages the United States to continue to promote long term solutions for peace in Cyprus through UN activity.